Description
Thick, warm, and very chocolatey, this French Hot Chocolate is a cozy treat perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm whole milk and heavy cream until just below boiling.
- Add chopped dark chocolate to the mixture, stirring continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until dissolved; taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Whisk or use an electric frother to create a light froth.
- Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream or marshmallows, if desired. Serve right away while it is hot.
Notes
Serve in warm mugs to keep hot longer, and consider adding toppings like whipped cream or shaved chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg